On the recordSeptember 26, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the bill before us would make a technical correction to the Real ID Act of 2005. The act incorrectly identified persons from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau as citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, an entity that has not existed since 1994. This error has caused citizens of these trust territories difficulties because they are often issued only temporary driver's licenses. This, in turn, makes some employers reluctant to hire these citizens and makes it difficult for them to access government services. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, urge my colleagues to do so as well, and I reserve the balance of my time.
